To ensure its survival, the Yaris is necessary to adapt, and in that spirit, Toyota plans to improve up and down to 2012. This new model is longer by 2.9 inches, and was used to free up space in your luggage. Tuning of the suspension was adjusted to driving feel, and the second sheet and the benefits of face washing cabin - many made fun of the previous generation mid-mounted indicators are a thing of the past.
Other changes include the larger wheels and the addition of mono-wiper arm front glass new trick is said to provide better cleaning action and clear. The collection has been simplified - sedan disappeared, only two four-door sedan is left - and security has improved in nine standard airbags and front seats designed to reduce whiplash injuries. 2012 Toyota Yaris is more expensive than last year, but Toyota has added more features as standard. In addition, a new sports suspension SE for those seeking additional performance.
One thing has not changed is the engine - the previous generation 1.5-liter, 106 horsepower four-cylinder, the army, and lost options, such as direct injection-cool Hyundai Accent, 138-hp mill. And even if the Yaris offers more cargo space than its predecessors, he falls in a relatively short period of time only a limited number of competitors such as Accent, Chevrolet and Nissan Versa Sonic.
Despite the improvements that make it a more attractive proposition, not enough to vault the Yaris in the top of the food chain - not when you have an accent soft and fun to drive, Ford Fiesta and Honda Fit versatile look . However, Toyota reliability, impressive safety features and beautiful leaves on the side, this hatch is capable should have little trouble building an audience.
The front-wheel drive 2012 Toyota Yaris is powered by a 1.5-liter inline-4 with an output of 106 horsepower and 103 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed manual transmission is standard with four-speed automatic optional. In tests Edmunds, has taken a previous generation Yaris with automatic transmission (and the same engine as the current model) 10.7 seconds to reach 60 km / h, we hope at the same time for the version of 2012, the weight slightly lighter of the (approx. £ 40) will produce a slight improvement.
EPA estimates for the Yaris manual have 30 mpg highway and 33 mpg city/38 mpg combined with automatic these numbers DIP 30/35/32 mpg. Therefore, although not as effective as a first-class accent (30/40/33), the Yaris drinking less gas than most competitors.
